Systems, apparatuses, and methods for physiological data collection and providing targeted content

Abstract

A system, apparatus, and method for physiological data collection, providing targeted content, and facilitating remote diagnostics. In one embodiment, a kiosk contains physiological data collection devices, electronic computing devices, and targeted-content display devices to automatically collect physiological data regarding a patient and display targeted content specifically tailored to that patient based on the collected data.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. An apparatus for collecting physiological data relating to a user, comprising:
 a generally L-shaped housing having a first lower end and a second upper end, wherein the first lower end is a base of the generally L-shaped housing and comprises a raised seat which is configured for seating of a user while physiological data relating to the user is collected, wherein the raised seat is substantially rectangular in shape and is positioned at an end of the first lower end that is distal from a vertex point of the generally L-shaped housing at which the second upper end extends vertically, wherein the raised seat comprises a weighing device operatively configured to detect a mass of the user, wherein the weighing device is operatively configured to detect a first measurement corresponding to the mass of the user in response to the user sitting on a top surface of the raised seat, wherein the raised seat comprises a foot rest operatively configured to extend out from and retract into a side of the raised seat, and wherein the weighing device is further operatively configured to detect a second measurement corresponding to the mass of the user in response to the user's feet resting upon the foot rest while the user is sitting on the top surface of the raised seat; 
 a substantially rectangular armrest, wherein the substantially rectangular armrest comprises a flat top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface is connected to a rod extending upwardly from a corner of a housing of the raised seat, wherein a total length of the rod comprises an exposed length outside the housing of the raised seat and a concealed length inside the housing of the raised seat, and wherein a height of the substantially rectangular armrest is adjustable by further extending the rod out from the corner of the housing of the raised seat and by retracting the rod into the corner of the housing of the raised seat, thereby adjusting the exposed length and concealed length of the rod; 
 a substantially horizontal platform resting on the second upper end of the generally L-shaped housing, wherein the substantially horizontal platform is cantilevered with a fixed end of the substantially horizontal platform connected to the second upper end of the generally L-shaped housing, and a free end of the substantially horizontal platform extending horizontally towards the end of the first lower end that is distal from the vertex point, wherein the substantially horizontal platform houses one or more processors and electrical components operatively connected to a plurality of data collection devices, wherein the plurality of data collection devices are physically positioned on the exterior of the substantially horizontal platform to enable interaction with the user, and wherein the one or more processors are operatively configured to process data collected by the plurality of data collection devices and to determine a total mass of the user based on the first measurement and the second measurement corresponding to the mass of the user; and 
 a display device extending substantially vertically from the free end of the substantially horizontal platform configured to display content to the user. 
 
     
     
       2. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially horizontal platform further comprises a compartment configured to store a device that collects data corresponding to the blood pressure of the user and is configured to permit operation of the device during collection of the data without opening the compartment. 
     
     
       3. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially horizontal platform further comprises a dispenser configured to dispense single-use medical supplies for use while the physiological data is collected. 
     
     
       4. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the display device further comprises a substantially pentagonal housing, and wherein an upper corner of the substantially pentagonal housing comprises a receptacle to store a thermometer. 
     
     
       5. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of data collection devices comprise a thermometer, a pulse oximeter, a sphygmomanometer, a stethoscope, a digital otoscope, and a digital dermascope. 
     
     
       6. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a separate weighing device is operatively configured to detect a third measurement corresponding to the mass of the user in response to the user standing on a top surface of the first lower end physically located between the vertex point and the raised seat, wherein the third measurement corresponding to the mass of the user comprises the total mass of the user.